Emory Pass Vista
Emory Pass Vista is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest — the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically May, when about 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 54/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 51%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Emory Pass Vista
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 62% | 62/100 |
| February | 65% | 64/100 |
| March | 65% | 64/100 |
| April | 76% | 72/100 |
| May ★ | 80% | 75/100 |
| June | 67% | 65/100 |
| July | 50% | 53/100 |
| August | 51% | 54/100 |
| September | 71% | 68/100 |
| October | 72% | 69/100 |
| November | 69% | 67/100 |
| December | 63% | 63/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Emory Pass Vista
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep — stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Black Range Lodge
5.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Enchanted Villa B & B
18 km away · Hillsboro · darkness at hotel: 89/100
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Nearby spots in New Mexico
- Aldo Leopold Wilderness — 27.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Austin Roberts Vista — 39.7 km · Sky Score 65/100
- City of Rocks State Park — 40.8 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Percha Dam State Park — 43 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Caballo Lake State Park — 44.8 km · Sky Score 64/100